^Lot 3067 CONFEDERATE KENANSVILLE CAVALRY SABER.

Overall length: 42". Blade length: 35". A classic Confederate cavalry saber, typical of the production of the Confederate sword factory at Kenansville, NC. Plain blade with a single wide, unstopped fuller. Coppery brass hilt with elliptical guard showing Roman numerals on the edge. Plain knuckle bow with 2 similar plain branches. Smooth pommel. Dark brown leather grip with iron wire wrap. Iron scabbard with crude lap seam at the base. Brass mounts with iron suspension rings and a brass throat with iron drag. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray patina but no notable oxidation or pitting. Hilt has a wonderful deep patina and is slightly misshaped. Grip & wire are complete. Scabbard has an oxidized finish with no notable dents. Mounts have a pleasing, deep mustard patina. (02-20022/BF). $2,800-3,800.